Archive · 30 Sep 2025
Paul Finebaum Considering Run for Alabama Senate
Paul Finebaum, a sports analyst on ESPN, is thinking about running for U.S. Senate in Alabama.
He was moved by the killing of a conservative activist.
Finebaum is a Republican and has lived and worked in Alabama for many years.
He's been asked to consider running and will make a decision soon.
If former President Trump asked him to run, he would say yes.
Finebaum is considering leaving his job at ESPN.
Alabama's current senator plans to run for governor, leaving his seat open.
Paul Finebaum is considering a run for U.S. Senate in Alabama.
The decision was prompted, in part, by the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Finebaum would likely run as a Republican.
He is expected to make a decision within the next 30-45 days.
He is currently registered as a Republican in North Carolina but recently moved back to Alabama and plans to re-register there.
- Who
- Paul Finebaum, ESPN host
- What
- Considering running for U.S. Senate.
- When
- Decision expected within the next 30-45 days, qualifying deadline in January 2026.
- Where
- Alabama
- Why
- Prompted by the death of Charlie Kirk, encouraged by others, and feels a strong connection to Alabama.
- Name
- Paul Finebaum
- Potential Role
- US Senate Candidate
- Location
- Alabama
- Political Affiliation
- Republican
- Decision Timeline
- Within 30-45 days
- Current Profession
- ESPN Analyst/Host
- Net Worth (approximate)
- $2 million - $4 million
